2024 New York DMV Tests & Permit Practice – 100% Free
| This New York DMV Permit Test | |
|---|---|
| Questions on each practice test: | 20 |
| Question pool: | 500+ |
| Type of test: | Random multiple-choice test |
#1. You must never park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
You cannot park, stop, or stand within 15 feet of a fire hydrant (unless a licensed driver remains in the vehicle to move it in an emergency).
#2. What is the leading cause of car skids?
Unsafe speed is the most common cause of skidding accidents.
#3. When another vehicle is in danger of hitting you, you should:
Your horn should be used to warn other drivers or pedestrians of possible trouble or danger. It should not be used unnecessarily or to express anger at other drivers or pedestrians.
#4. What does this sign mean?
The highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways.
Divided highways have a center strip that separates traffic going in opposite directions. The sign is posted before a divided highway begins.
#5. This road sign means:
This is a regulatory No U-turn sign. It means that you are not allowed to make a U-turn to go back.
#6. Where there is no bicycle lane, where on the road must a bicyclist ride?
They must ride in a bicycle lane, if available. Where there is none, they must remain near the right curb or edge of the road or on a right shoulder of the road, to prevent interference with other traffic.
#7. Always look carefully for motorcycles before you turn at an intersection because:
Many drivers who are involved in a crash with a motorcyclist report that they did not see the motorcycle. Motorcycles, when compared to other highway users, are smaller. A motorcycle’s smaller size makes it seem much farther away, and makes it difficult to judge how far away they are or how fast they are going. Another factor is that drivers may not see motorcycles simply because they don’t look for motorcycles. It’s human nature to look for something specific. A new driver may be told to look for cars (and trucks) before going through an intersection – and that is precisely what s/he will look for. All drivers need to train themselves to look for motorcycles and to share the road safely with them.
#8. When a traffic officer is directing you to drive against a red light, you should:
You must obey any traffic direction, order, or signal by a law enforcement officer.
#9. This red and white sign marks:
The Do Not Enter sign tells you that the road or street ahead is for one-way traffic traveling in the opposite direction. You may not enter this section of roadway from the direction you are traveling.
#10. You are traveling on a two-lane road and approaching a bicyclist. What should you do?
Avoid passing other vehicles, including motorcycles and bicycles, on two-lane roads. It is dangerous. Every time you pass, you increase your chances of having an accident. Be patient when passing a bicyclist. Slow down and pass only when it is safe. Do not squeeze the bicyclist off the road.
#11. This sign means:
School crossing: This sign warns that children must cross the street on their way to and from school. The sign is sometimes located several blocks from the school. Signs may be fluorescent yellow-green or standard yellow in color.
#12. You can drink alcohol while driving:
It is a traffic infraction for a driver or passenger in a motor vehicle on a public highway, street, or road, to drink an alcoholic beverage, or to possess an alcoholic beverage with the intent of drinking it. The open container law covers the passenger area of any motor vehicle, including unlocked glove compartments and any other areas of the vehicle that are readily accessible to the driver or passengers while in their seats.
#13. You can make a U-turn on a limited access expressway:
You can never make a U-turn on a limited access expressway, even if paths connect your side of the expressway with the other side.
#14. If you are having trouble remembering the last few miles, it is most likely a symptom of:
Researchers have found the following symptoms to be associated with drowsy driving:
- Your eyes close or go out of focus by themselves.
- To keep your head up is difficult.
- You continue to yawn.
- Your thoughts wander and are disconnected.
- You do not remember driving the last few miles.
- You drift between lanes, tailgate or miss traffic signs.
- You must jerk the car back into the lane.
- You have drifted off the road and hit the rumble strips, which produce a loud noise and vibrations.
#15. When you are facing a green light, and vehicles are in the intersection:
A driver who approaches an intersection must yield the right-of-way to traffic that is in the intersection. You cannot enter an intersection if traffic is backed up on the other side and you cannot get completely through the intersection. Wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not block the intersection.
#16. If you are planning a turn and bright sunlight makes your signal lights hard to see, it is a good idea to:
The law requires you to signal a turn or lane change with your turn lights or hand signals. If bright sunlight makes the signal lights hard to see, it can be a good idea to use hand signals.
#17. When two vehicles from different directions arrive at the same time at a four-way stop, which one must yield?
The vehicle approaching from the left must yield.
At a four-way stop, vehicles must go in the order they stopped. If they stop at the same time and they are at right angles, the driver on the left must yield the right-of-way to the driver on the right.
#18. What do the markings in the center lane (B) mean?
Arrows show which lanes you must use. When a lane is marked with a straight arrow, you must proceed straight ahead.
When a lane is marked with both a curved and straight arrow, turning or proceeding straight ahead is allowed.
#19. Driving while intoxicated (DWI), with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or more will result in:
Driving while intoxicated (DWI), with .08 of one percent blood alcohol content (.08 BAC) will result in a minimum six-month revocation.
#20. To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, you should glance:
Even correctly adjusted mirrors will leave blind spots behind both sides of your vehicle. If a vehicle is in the blind spot, you may not see it in your mirrors. Always quickly look over your shoulder before you turn, change lanes or pass.
Facts about Your New York DMV Test
| New York Written Knowledge Test for Learner’s Permit or Driver’s License | |
|---|---|
| Number of questions on exam: | 20 questions |
| Passing score: | 70 percent |
| Correct answers to pass: | 14 |
| Allotted time to complete test: | No limit |
| Wait time before retest: | No wait time |
The NYS Permit Practice Test
This permit practice test has 20 random questions from the information in the New York Driver’s Manual and actual DMV tests. After each question, you will get instant feedback showing if your answer is correct.
Should you make a mistake and miss a question, there is also a short explanation to help you understand the correct answer. If you need more information about a subject, keep the Driver’s Manual handy and look for the answer in the manual. This way, you will learn faster.
With that being said, you should always make sure you have the latest version of the New York Driver’s Manual and that you have read it.
You can take this practice test as often as you like until you feel comfortable with all the questions and answers.
But try not just to memorize answers and hope you will get the same question on the exam. It is a risky study tactic .
The Official DMV Permit Test in New York State
There are 20 questions on the official DMV permit test in New York, of which four address some of the road signs described in the Driver’s Manual. The road sign recognition part is not a separate test in the state of New York, but you can find a separate practice test here: New York DMV Road Signs Quiz
The passing score in New York is 70 percent, meaning you must correctly answer at least 14 of the 20 questions. You can, in other words, miss 6 of the 14 questions. But be aware that the test also counts how many correct answers you have on the road signs. You must correctly identify three road signs to succeed in the test, even if all other answers are correct.
The New York state exam is known to be the most straightforward DMV test in the United States. It has a failure rate below 10%. But should you fail your knowledge exam, you can retake it the same day at the examiner’s discretion. There is no limit on how many times you can retake the test.
You can easily beat the statistics by studying a little more and taking several permit practice tests here at driversprep.com. Our latest survey showed that 100% of our users in New York passed their examination the first time.
If you take the written test through your high school’s DMV Online Knowledge Test Application (OKTA) program, the test is available in English and Spanish. At any DMV office, the test is available in several languages, including:
Arabic
Bengali
Bosnian
Chinese
Greek
Hebrew
Italian
Japanese
Nepali
Polish
Russian
Spanish
New York DMV does not offer online home testing.
Who Must Pass the New York Knowledge Exam?
First-time applicants
The first time you apply for a driver’s license or permit in New York or any other state, you must pass all three tests: the written knowledge test, the vision test, and the road skills test.
In New York, most drivers must also complete an approved 5-hour classroom training course.
Drivers with a revoked license
A revoked driver’s license means the DMV has canceled your license =and you must apply for a new one when the revocation period ends. Usually, the DMV will ask you to retake the written and driving tests and pay a license reapplication fee.
Drivers who let their New York license expire more than two years.
If you let your license expire for two years or more, you must apply for a new original license and take and successfully pass the vision screening, the written test, and the road test. You must also complete the pre-licensing course again!
Drivers with a foreign license.
If you are a new resident with a valid license from a country other than the United States or Canada, you must apply for an original N.Y. driver’s license and pass all required tests.
Drivers with an out-of-state license expired more than one year.
If you hold a license from another U.S. state, territory or possession, or a Canadian province or territory, the DMV usually waives the knowledge test, safe driving course, and road test. You must, however, always pass the vision screening.
It only applies-of-state license has been valid for less than six months or expired over a year ago. Then, you must take both the written knowledge test and the road test.
You must also complete the safe driving course.
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